But despite the fact that the accompanying article helpfully invalidates the headline by actually pointing out a few people who didn't want him dead — like Williamsburg Rabbi David Niederman and Stark's brother-in-law Abraham Buxbaum (and probably at least a few of Stark's seven children) — the Post is, as per usual, standing by its story in an article about the original article.

A spokesman for The Post said the paper's reporting simply pointed out that basic fact.

"The Post does not say Mr. Stark deserved to die, but our reporting showed that he had many enemies, which may have led to the commission of this terrible crime," the spokesman said.

The spokesman also points out with a straight face that, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss."